PRESS RELEASES
Shades of Autumn - Exhibition at Islington Central Library 2007
Crosscurrents - Exhibition at Orleans House 2005
Making a splash - Exhibition at Wetlands Centre 2003
The Gallery
Central Library
2 Fieldway Crescent
Islington
London N5 1PF
From 12th October to 20th October 2007 The Gallery at Central Library, Islington, London will be host to the biennial exhibition of the London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
The theme for the exhibition is “Shades of Autumn”. Exhibition poster
This show is a must for anyone who has an interest in Textiles and Textile crafts. The exhibits will range from beautifully finished hand woven scarves to hand woven rugs, from tapestry to clothing; many made from hand spun and hand dyed yarns. There will also be spinning and weaving demonstrations at the venue during the exhibition by Guild members.
The London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers has been in existence for over 50 years and is thriving with over 150 members who meet monthly to share and exchange ideas and expertise on textiles. Their last show, Crosscurrents, in 2005 at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham, was a memorable and successful event and attracted positive feedback from people of all backgrounds and ages.
The setting is Islington, one of London's oldest and smallest boroughs. The 'community feel' in Islington is what makes it so unique. The area is known for its houses, shops and pubs and also places of interest. There are over 20 Georgian Squares, such as Lonsdale Square and Gibson Square, a canal system and miles of towpath lined with waterside Inns and numerous museums, galleries and parks.
Central Library
Address:
2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF
Phone:
020 7527 6900
Email:
centralref.library@islington.gov.uk
Location:
Corner of Holloway Road and Fieldway Crescent, approx. quarter of a mile from Highbury Corner.
Buses:
43, 271
Tubes:
Highbury and Islington (Victoria) : Holloway Road (Piccadilly)
Trains:
Highbury and Islington (North London/ Great Northern Electrics) : Drayton Park (Great Northern Electrics)
Opening Hours:
Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
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Textiles at Orleans
Orleans House Gallery
Twickenham
From 30 April to 3 July 2005 Orleans House Gallery will be host to the biennial exhibition of the London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. A whole wealth of textiles will be on display, and for sale – scarves, wall hangings, garments, rugs. Visit this lovely venue bordering the Thames, enjoy the woodland gardens in their summer glory, take the foot ferry across to the south bank of the river, and above all relish the display of colour and texture provided by dedicated textile makers.
Built in 1710, the home in 1815 of the exiled French Duc d’Orleans, the great house itself no longer exists. It was sold to a gravel company and demolished, though no gravel was found. The pavilion, an early Georgian gem now containing the gallery, was saved from destruction by a wealthy well-wisher who donated it to Richmond Council. With its large windows and beautiful light, it is a fit venue for this exhibition.
The London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers has been in existence for over fifty years and is thriving with 180 members who meet monthly to share and exchange ideas and expertise on textiles. Their last show at the Wetlands Centre in Barnes was a memorable event. Such a feast of hand spun, hand woven and hand dyed textiles is not to be missed.
Orleans House Gallery
Riverside
Twickenham
TW1 3DJ
Tel: 020 8831 6000
E-mail: galleryinfo@richmond.gov.uk
artsinfo@richmond.gov.uk
Website: www.richmond.gov.uk/orleanshouse
Tues-Sat 1 – 5.30 pm
Sun & Bank Holidays 2 – 5.30 pm
Admission and car parking free
Mainline rail access: St Margaret’s, Twickenham or Richmond Stations
Underground : Richmond (District Line)
Bus Routes from Richmond Station: 33, 490, H22, R68, R70. Alight at Marble Hill House or Lebanon Park
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From 5 July to 5 August 2003, the London Wetland Centre in Barnes, South West London will house an exhibition of art textiles by the London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. The Guild is no stranger to Wetlands, as it regularly welcomes a group of its spinners. The lovely Wetland Art Gallery will sparkle with colour, texture and craftsmanship to amaze visitors. A photograph of the Wetlands lake was the inspiration for the Guild's recent annual competition around which this exhibition is based. There is a wide variety of interpretations of the theme, some figurative, and some totally abstract.
The Guild comprises over one hundred and fifty members, both amateur and professional, and has been in existence for more than fifty years. It provides a forum for regular discussions on textile crafts, a programme of talks by eminent practitioners, and the opportunity of shows such as this one.
From exquisite small tapestries and the softest of silk scarves to exclusive rugs and large pieces laboriously resisted and hand-dyed, the textiles are sure to be enhanced by this quite special venue, and the public will be able to enjoy in addition one of the chief wildlife sanctuaries in London.
There will also be demonstrations and workshops. For information please telephone 020 8409 4400.
The London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT is a short bus ride from Hammersmith tube station and Barnes railway station.
The Gallery is open daily from 9.30 to 18.00, last admission 17.00.